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Unit of competency details

ICTSAS602 - Implement change management processes (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to ICTSAS601 - Implement change management processes 20/Jul/2020
Supersedes and is equivalent to ICTTEN605 - Implement planned network changes with minimal impact to the customer 20/Jul/2020

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 21/Jul/2020


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 029999 Information Technology, N.e.c.  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 029999 Information Technology, N.e.c.  18/Sep/2020 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply methodologies and activities that facilitate the planning, implementation and monitoring of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) change.

It applies to experienced individuals who provide specialised technical advice, guidance and leadership in a range of areas requiring change-management in ICT systems.

No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Systems administration and support

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan ICT system changes

1.1 Determine and document organisational change procedures and conventions according to organisational requirement, policies and procedures

1.2 Identify required personnel responsible for change management policy and procedures

1.3 Evaluate current ICT system to determine changing user or business patterns

1.4 Develop and document ICT change management plan according to organisational requirements

1.5 Submit document to required personnel, seek and respond to feedback

2. Identify technology system change needs

2.1 Determine industry standard ICT benchmarks

2.2 Compare identified needs against performance benchmarks and identify and document required changes

2.3 Determine and document required changes and determine impact

2.4 Submit document to required personnel, seek and respond to feedback

3. Implement change

3.1 Determine and document change schedule

3.2 Implement change management plan according to organisational policies and procedures

3.3 Identify and document new performance benchmarks

3.4 Determine and document required changes and implementation requirements

3.5 Submit document to required personnel, seek and respond to feedback

4. Monitor and review implementation

4.1 Measure change performance against new benchmarks

4.2 Submit performance results to stakeholders

4.3 Obtain sign-off on changes

4.4 Provide appropriate documentation and reporting

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Learning

  • Takes a lead role in the development and facilitation of change management in an ICT environment

Numeracy

  • Uses mathematical equations to calculate and compare numerical data against benchmarks and to plan and organise schedules

Oral communication

  • Uses listening, questioning and presenting techniques to confirm information and promote changes using appropriate industry language

Reading

  • Interprets and analyses a range of textual information and numerical data from a range of technical sources to determine necessary actions

Writing

  • Prepares documentation detailing required changes, procedures and implementation according to organisational requirements using required language

Teamwork

  • Uses a variety of relevant communication tools and strategies in building and maintaining effective working relationships

Planning and organising

  • Plans strategic priorities and outcomes within a flexible, efficient and effective context in a diverse environment exposed to competing demands
  • Addresses complex problems involving multiple variables, using formal analytical, lateral thinking techniques, experience and knowledge

Problem solving

  • Analyses and understands context of information and uses it to develop solutions to given problems

Technology

  • Uses digital technologies to manage business operations and actively investigates new technologies for strategic and operational purposes

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to ICTSAS601 Implement change management processes and ICTTEN605 Implement planned network changes with minimal impact to the customer.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

  • identify and plan Information and Communications Technology (ICT) system changes on at least one occasion.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

  • implement, monitor and review ICT system changes, including:
  • applying guidelines and policies to the change management process
  • maintaining required version control
  • maintaining compliance with existing accessibility and other policies.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  • major change management principles
  • functions and features of industry standard information technology systems
  • internet and internetworking architecture
  • principles and structure of performance benchmarking
  • server access security procedures and general security issues relating to required operating system
  • industry standard methods of communicating change to stakeholders
  • organisation’s policies and procedures that may impact on implementing change management tasks.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

  • special purpose tools, software packages, equipment and materials required to implement a change management process
  • international standards relating to implementing change management tasks.
  • operational data
  • organisation’s analysis data
  • organisational planning guidelines
  • version control guidelines.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2